Welcome to the Sri Vaishnava Home Page,
dedicated to Sri Vaishnavism, one of the preeminent religious
traditions of Hinduism. Over its long history, Sri Vaishnavism
has influenced nearly every aspect of Indian religious life.

Sri Vaishnavism is a multifaceted tradition that
has both popular and philosophical
aspects. These pages attempt to present a glimpse
into a few sides of this religion -- its vibrant
temple culture, the philosophical love poetry of the Alvar saints,
the Vedanta discourses of the Upanishadic sages, the
penetrating insight of the acharyas -- all
culminating in the grand philosophy of Visishtadvaita.

Visishtadvaita is the system of thought embodied by the
Vedanta, the philosophical portion of the Vedas, India's
ancient scriptures. The central idea of Visishtadvaita is
this: there exists an Ultimate Principle, an Absolute Being that is the
source and substratum of all that exists. This immanent
spirit is the inner guide and controller of the whole universe
with all its diverse animate and inanimate elements.
Communion with this gracious, omnipotent Supreme Being
constitutes the supreme end of existence. Such communion is
attainable exclusively through self-surrender and undivided,
loving meditation.